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Pull the pin and count to three! Mixing tactical historical warfare with gothic horrors should make for an explosive concoction. But with repetitive gameplay cycles and a less-is-more approach to its IP, this pen-and-paper adaptation is a bit of a dud.

Adventure Corner returns, providing impressions and pseudo-reviews for games that don’t fall under our regular coverage. Today, we dive to the role of an Earth Defense Force (EDF) recruit, sworn to protect the earth from aliens and monsters.

C Prompt Games is a new studio founded by industry veterans Ian Fischer and Robert Fermier. Its first title, Heretic Operative, is coming in early 2019 and Ian and Robert were kind enough to answer several of RPGamer’s questions about the game.

In a now-bygone era of Japanese history, problems were routinely solved with violence and everyone was literally two-dimensional. That may not sound like a ringing endorsement, but it’s a time worth experiencing.

Pull the pin and count to three! Mixing tactical historical warfare with gothic horrors should make for an explosive concoction. But with repetitive gameplay cycles and a less-is-more approach to its IP, this pen-and-paper adaptation is a bit of a dud.

Those worried that Obsidian Entertianment’s recent acquisition by Microsoft will affect Pillars of Eternity II’s console release need not fret. The game is still set to arrive on PS4, Xbox One, and Switch in 2019.

Solar Sail Games and Curve Digital’s Smoke and Sacrifice is coming to PS4 and Xbox One next month. The release will also include a new BACON storyline, though it is unclear whether bacon has any actual involvement.

Adventure Corner returns, providing impressions and pseudo-reviews for games that don’t fall under our regular coverage. Today, we dive to the role of an Earth Defense Force (EDF) recruit, sworn to protect the earth from aliens and monsters.

Warhammer: Chaosbane, the upcoming action RPG set in the fantasy version of the Warhammer universe, has a new trailer. This video introduces the playable character Elontir, a High Elf who holds mastery over wind magic.

C Prompt Games is a new studio founded by industry veterans Ian Fischer and Robert Fermier. Its first title, Heretic Operative, is coming in early 2019 and Ian and Robert were kind enough to answer several of RPGamer’s questions about the game.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink received plenty of attention at Cygames’ Granblue Fantasy Fes 2018 event. The PlatinumGames-developed title has an official site, a new trailer, and fourteen minutes of gameplay footage.

Happy Holidays! We wrap up the final podcast of the year affirming it’s OK for Anna Marie to play casual games, even if Chris disagrees. While Josh and Kelley are making New Year’s resolutions, Chris also disagrees about what should be a brief story. We’ll see everyone in 2019!

In a now-bygone era of Japanese history, problems were routinely solved with violence and everyone was literally two-dimensional. That may not sound like a ringing endorsement, but it’s a time worth experiencing.

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